Edmonton Folk Music Festival Edmonton Tickets - Gallagher Park

The Paper Kites

14 concerts

The Paper Kites, an Australian band, blend folk/rock/Americana, boasting over a billion streams. Known for hits like 'Bloom,' certified platinum in multiple countries, they've toured globally, captivating audiences with heartfelt performances. Their albums earned ARIA nominations for Best Blues & Roots and Best Adult Contemporary Album.

Margo Price

13 concerts

Margo Price, born in Illinois, is an influential American singer-songwriter known for her evocative storytelling and topics like industry standards and farmer struggles. With four acclaimed albums, including "Strays," she tackles issues like substance abuse and gender rights, earning her critical acclaim. A Farm Aid board member, she captivates with rock-infused sound and fierce lyrics.

Old Crow Medicine Show

21 concerts

Old Crow Medicine Show, known for energetic folk and Americana, started busking in 1998. They've won 2 Grammys, were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and their hit "Wagon Wheel" is double-platinum.

Ben Harper

7 concerts

Ben Harper, born in California, blends folk, blues, and rock with social activism. He has won three Grammys, sold 15M+ records, and collaborated with artists like Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Jack Johnson, and Ringo Starr. He founded Mad Bunny Records in 2020.

The Teskey Brothers

23 concerts

Australian brothers Sam and Josh Teskey captivate with their soulful blues, folk, and rock. Known for timeless albums, a Grammy nod, and ARIA wins, they're a global sensation.

Fruit Bats

15 concerts

Chicago-born Eric D. Johnson's Fruit Bats blend indie folk-rock with influences from the Byrds and Kinks. Known for warm vocals, hits include "Tripper," reaching the Billboard Heatseekers. Collaborated with Califone, The Shins, and My Morning Jacket. Released under labels like Sub Pop and Merge; notable for albums like Absolute Loser and Gold Past Life.

Drayton Farley

9 concerts

Alabama-born singer-songwriter Drayton Farley blends Americana, Country, Rock, and Folk, echoing legends like Dylan. Known for raw, soulful storytelling of Southern life.

The Tallest Man On Earth

1 concert

Swedish troubadour Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth, captivates with raw voice and guitar. Known for energetic live shows and introspective songwriting, Matsson crafts songs exploring life's big questions. Live performances are dynamic and engaging.

Tim Baker

3 concerts

Juno nominee and Polaris Prize longlisted musician Tim Baker, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, blends masterful songwriting with holiday warmth in "Full Rainbow of Light." Known for his international tours and selling out venues like Massey Hall, Baker continues his artistic evolution with a bridge between full-band strength and solo vulnerability.

Feist

4 concerts

Canadian-born Feist is known for her warm, haunting voice blending indie rock, jazz-pop, and folk. Her album "Let It Die" featured "Mushaboom," while "The Reminder" gave her global fame with "1234." Collaborated with Peaches and Broken Social Scene, Feist has won multiple Juno Awards. Multitudes (2023) showcases her theatrical, evolving style.

Half Moon Run

2 concerts

Half Moon Run, formed via Craigslist in Montreal's Mile End in 2009, features multi-instrumentalists Devon, Conner, and Dylan. The band released their platinum debut, "Dark Eyes" in 2012, and has won two Juno Awards with their inventive musical style.

QUITAPENAS

1 concert

QUITAPENAS, a tropical Afro-Latin band from California, blends 60s-80s styles with sounds from Angola, Peru, Colombia, Brazil. Known for their infectious rhythm and feel-good mission to remove worries through dance.

David Keenan

2 concerts

David Keenan, from Dundalk, blends folk, blues, and rock in soulful, poetic songs like “El Paso.” His albums topped Irish indie charts, and he's toured globally with stars like Hozier and Dermot Kennedy.

Tami Neilson

11 concerts

Tami Neilson, a Canadian-born artist, is a powerhouse in R&B and country music. Known for her bold style, she collaborates with iconic names and delivers hits like a "fire-breathing R&B belter."

Grace Petrie

5 concerts

Grace Petrie is a folk singer-songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, known for her emotive anthem "Farewell to Welfare." Her witty takes on life, love, and politics have made her a respected voice in UK's folk scene.

Aysanabee

8 concerts

Aysanabee, an award-winning Oji-Cree artist, blends indie, soul, and electronic sounds. First Indigenous artist to win Canada's JUNO for Alternative Album and Songwriter of the Year.

Irish Mythen

1 concert

Irish Mythen, born in Ireland and based in PEI, excels in contemporary roots music. Acclaimed for their powerful live performances, they've been nominated for a 2020 JUNO, won the Canadian Folk Music Award for Solo Artist of the Year, and received multiple Music PEI accolades. Notable global performances include Glastonbury and the Sydney Opera House. Irish has toured with Melissa Etheridge and headlined Bluesfest in Australia.

Gregory Alan Isakov

33 concerts

Born in Johannesburg, now in Colorado, Gregory Alan Isakov is a horticulturist turned musician known for indie-rock and folk. With albums like "Evening Machines" (Grammy-nominated) and "Appaloosa Bones," his velvet baritone captivates listeners. He tours internationally and collaborates with U.S. symphonies. Offstage, he runs Starling Farm in Boulder County.

Sona Jobarteh

5 concerts

Born in Gambia to a Griot family, Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso Kora player. She blends traditional music with modern styles, gaining global recognition and advocating for social and educational reforms in Africa.

Jeremie Albino

2 concerts

Jeremie Albino, a Canadian artist renowned for his emotive storytelling and dynamic performances, collaborated with The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach on his Easy Eye Sound debut. Known for his Southern psychedelia and 60s blues-rock style, Jeremie has shared the stage with Orville Peck and Sierra Ferrell.

Greensky Bluegrass

20 concerts

Formed in Kalamazoo, Greensky Bluegrass merges rock and Americana, known for hits like "If Sorrows Swim." They’ve shared stages with Béla Fleck and hit #1 on bluegrass charts.

Vieux Farka Touré

2 concerts

Vieux Farka Touré, Malian singer-guitarist, blends West African roots with blues, jazz, and rock. Son of Ali Farka Touré, he played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Collaborated with Dave Matthews and Khruangbin; known for albums like "The Secret" and "Les Racines."

Sue Foley

8 concerts

Born in Canada, Sue Foley is renowned for her Texas blues style, wielding her pink Fender Telecaster, Pinky. Known for hits like "Dallas Man," Foley's collaborations include Lavelle White and Angela Strehli. Her album "PINKY'S BLUES" showcases her devotion to blues with classics like "Stop These Teardrops" and "Boogie Real Low."

The Secret Sisters

3 concerts

Alabama-born The Secret Sisters blend country-folk in their harmonious songs addressing life, love, and womanhood's challenges. Known for deep lyrics and captivating style, they inspire with insightful themes.

Nick Shoulders

37 concerts

Nick Shoulders blends punk's defiance with gritty country music, rooted in his family's vocal traditions. Known for his authentic, joyful style, he often collaborates with influences like Hazel Dickens.

Valerie June

11 concerts

Valerie June, known for her distinctive voice and style, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Tennessee. She blends love and joy in her music, with albums like "Pushin’ Against A Stone" and "The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers." Praised by Bob Dylan, she has collaborated with M. Ward, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Norah Jones. Her songs resonate with emotional honesty and optimism.

DakhaBrakha

14 concerts

DakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Founded by avant-garde director Vladyslav Troitskyi, they blend Ukrainian folk with global rhythms, using Indian, Arabic, African, and Australian instruments. Known for powerful vocals and theatrical performances, their unique "ethnic chaos" sound promotes cultural liberation worldwide.

Cha Wa

1 concert

New Orleans’ Cha Wa blends brass band and Mardi Gras Indian styles, known for energetic funk and soulful hits like “My People.” Grammy-nominated, they celebrate freedom and city culture.

Julian Taylor

2 concerts

Julian Taylor's "Pathways," co-produced with Colin Linden, features insightful tracks on overcoming life's struggles. The acoustic title track, co-written with Robert Priest and featuring Allison Russell, encapsulates themes of righteousness, acceptance, and enlightenment.

Darlingside

6 concerts

Darlingside, known for baroque folk-pop and exquisite harmonies, is praised for intelligent songwriting. Albums include "Extralife" and "Fish Pond Fish," produced with Peter Katis.

Dervish

2 concerts

Dervish, from Sligo, Ireland, is a top traditional Irish band known for fiery live shows and strong musicianship. They've self-released 12 albums, toured globally, and won a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award.

Le Vent du Nord

1 concert

Le Vent du Nord, a cornerstone of Canadian folk, hails from Quebec. Known for French-Canadian and Celtic influences, they shine with rich harmonies sung in French. Their Juno-winning debut in 2003 set the stage for collaborations with De Temps Antan and award-winning albums like "Symphonique."

Mariel Buckley

3 concerts

Mariel Buckley, a genuine Americana singer-songwriter, blends melancholic folk with 90s alt-rock influences. Known for sharp vocals and magnetic live shows, she’s acclaimed for albums like *Driving In The Dark* and *Everywhere I Used To Be*.

Tatiana Hargreaves

2 concerts

Tatiana Hargreaves, an acclaimed old time and bluegrass musician, won first at Clifftop Contest and featured on Laurie Lewis' GRAMMY-nominated album. She collaborates with legends like Gillian Welch and tours with Allison de Groot. Teaches at UNC.